A United States zoo has welcomed the birth of a male western lowland gorilla this week, a breed listed as critically endangered due to disease and poaching. They are cautiously optimistic that the newborn will thrive.

Moke, which means "junior" or "little one" in the Lingala language, was born at 6.25pm.

"The birth of this western lowland gorilla is very special and significant, not only to our zoo family, but also to this critically endangered species as a whole", said primate curator Meredith Bastian.

Last summer 15-year-old mom Calaya and 26-year-old father Baraka successfully bred together and everyone at the zoo is delighted with their new addition.

Zoo staff said the Great Ape House will open as soon as Tuesday so the public can get their first in-person look at baby Moke.

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